This course is intended for all those interested in learning Spanish in Alicante, whatever their age or proficiency level. The perfect option if you are a resident and want/need to learn the language to study at Spanish or Latin American universities, prepare for official exams at your own pace, or work or travel to other Spanish-speaking countries.

The main goal of this extensive course is to improve the students’ linguistic competence through a communicative method in the classroom. Our courses offer meaningful practice in grammar, vocabulary, oral and written expression by using real situations and texts.

The extensive Spanish Language and Culture courses are offered at all levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for languages (A1-A2-B1-B2-C1-C2).

You will be asked to complete the oral part of the online placement test on the first day of classes so that we can determine your level of Spanish more precisely.

Schedule: Our extensive courses have a duration of EIGHTweeks and TWO lessons of 2 hours per week. One lesson at ELE USAL Alicante is 55 minutes.

If you want to round out your learning experience, add an extensive Conversation class to your Spanish language and culture course (check the Course List).

Although you can start an extensive course anytime (provided there are places available), the best way to make the most of it is to attend the total number of hours (32 hours).

Bank Holidays: In 2018, ELE USAL Alicante will be closed on the following Bank Holidays: March, 19 (Saint Joseph’s Day and “Fallas” in Valencia; March, 30 and April, 2 (Easter), April, 12 (Santa Faz Pilgrimage); May 1 (Labour Day), June 25 (San Juan and Hogueras Festival), August 15 (Assumption of Mary), October 9 and 12 (Valencian Community Day and Columbus Day respectively), November 1 (All Saints’ Day), and December 6 (Constitution Day).The classes for these days will not be made up.

For more information about timetables and pricing, please contact us on the phone (+34 966 37 50 66) or by e-mail at info@alicante-eleusal.com.

Our Spanish Language and Culture courses are intended for those students who want to learn Spanish in Alicante. They are offered at all levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for languages (A1-A2-B1-B2-C1-C2).

The main goal of this intensive course is to improve the students’ linguistic competence within an immersion cultural environment and through a communicative methodology in the classroom.

Our courses offer meaningful practice in grammar, vocabulary, oral and written expression, all of it by using real situations and texts.

Schedule: Monday to Friday from 9:00am a 12:30pm (with a 30-minute break).

You will be asked to complete the oral part of the online placement test on the first day of classes so that we can determine your level of Spanish more precisely.

Prices:

Optional: Airport transfer: 50 euros .

Dates: The courses start every Monday during the year. One lesson at ELE USAL Alicante is 55 minutes.

Bank Holidays: In 2018, ELE USAL Alicante will be closed on the following Bank Holidays: March, 19 (Saint Joseph’s Day and “Fallas” in Valencia; March, 30 and April, 2 (Easter), April, 12 (Santa Faz Pilgrimage); May 1 (Labour Day), June 25 (San Juan and Hogueras Festival), August 15 (Assumption of Mary), October 9 and 12 (Valencian Community Day and Columbus Day respectively), November 1 (All Saints’ Day), and December 6 (Constitution Day).The classes for these days will not be made up.

For more information about timetables and pricing, please contact us on the phone (+34 966 37 50 66) or by e-mail at info@alicante-eleusal.com.

Our Spanish Language and Culture courses are intended for those students who want to learn Spanish in Alicante. They are offered at all levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for languages (A1-A2-B1-B2-C1-C2).

The main goal of this intensive course is to improve the students’ linguistic competence within an immersion cultural environment and through a communicative methodology in the classroom.

Our courses offer meaningful practice in grammar, vocabulary, oral and written expression, all of it by using real situations and texts.

Schedule: Monday to Friday from 9:00am a 12:30pm (with a 30-minute break) and from 13:00 to 14:00.

You will be asked to complete the oral part of the online placement test on the first day of classes so that we can determine your level of Spanish more precisely.

This superintensive course offers students the possibility of combining a Spanish Language and Culture intensive course (15 hours per week) with a 5-hour per week Conversation or a Spanish for Specific Purposes course.

Prices:

Optional: Airport transfer: 50 euros.

Dates: The courses start every Monday during the year. One lesson at ELE USAL Alicante is 55 minutes.

Bank Holidays: In 2018, ELE USAL Alicante will be closed on the following Bank Holidays: March, 19 (Saint Joseph’s Day and “Fallas” in Valencia; March, 30 and April, 2 (Easter), April, 12 (Santa Faz Pilgrimage); May 1 (Labour Day), June 25 (San Juan and Hogueras Festival), August 15 (Assumption of Mary), October 9 and 12 (Valencian Community Day and Columbus Day respectively), November 1 (All Saints’ Day), and December 6 (Constitution Day).The classes for these days will not be made up.

For more information about timetables and pricing, please contact us on the phone (+34 966 37 50 66) or by e-mail at info@alicante-eleusal.com.

These courses are aimed at foreign students who want to achieve a high level of Spanish at the time that they experience Spanish culture first hand. Through our long-term courses students will achieve the level of Spanish required by institutions for higher education (undergraduate and postgraduate education) in Spain.

Our Long-Term Spanish Language and Culture courses offer meaningful practice in grammar, vocabulary, oral and written expression, all of it by using real situations and texts and are offered at all levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for languages (A1-A2-B1-B2-C1-C2).

Apart from their regular schedule, students will be able to enrol in our preparation courses for DELE and take the official exams while in Spain.

Schedule:● INTENSIVE: Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 12:30pm (with a 30-minute break).● SUPERINTENSIVE: Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 12:30pm (with a 30-minute break) and from 13:00 to 14:00. (see Tables below)

This superintensive course offers students the possibility of combining a Spanish Language and Culture intensive course (15 hours per week) with a 5-hour per week Conversation or a Spanish for Specific Purposes course.

You will be asked to complete the oral part of the online placement test on the first day of classes so that we can determine your level of Spanish more precisely.

Optional: Airport transfer: 50 euros.

Dates: The courses start every Monday during the year. One lesson at ELE USAL Alicante is 55 minutes.

Bank Holidays: In 2018, ELE USAL Alicante will be closed on the following Bank Holidays: March, 19 (Saint Joseph’s Day and “Fallas” in Valencia; March, 30 and April, 2 (Easter), April, 12 (Santa Faz Pilgrimage); May 1 (Labour Day), June 25 (San Juan and Hogueras Festival), August 15 (Assumption of Mary), October 9 and 12 (Valencian Community Day and Columbus Day respectively), November 1 (All Saints’ Day), and December 6 (Constitution Day).The classes for these days will not be made up.

For more information about timetables and pricing, please contact us on the phone (+34 966 37 50 66) or by e-mail at info@alicante-eleusal.com.

ELE USAL Alicante offers tailor-made private ONLINE Spanish lessons for individuals and companies. Lessons are designed to suit your specific needs and availability and they are offered all year round. You can choose how many lessons to take and when you would like to take them.

all levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for languages (A1-A2-B1-B2-C1-C2),

online lessons via SKYPE (contact us to get information about other platforms).

To be able to take online lessons, the student should have access to:

a computer / tablet or smart phone with a good Internet connection and a webcam,

a quiet place with good acoustics,

in case we are using Google Hangouts, you will need a gmail account.

ONLINE lessons are perfect for you if:

you plan to study in Spain or Latin America and need to work on your Spanish before you get there,

you wish to continue learning and practising Spanish from home once you finish your course at ELE USAL Alicante,

simply because you do not have the time to travel to Spain or Latin America, but still want to learn with the best professionals.

Schedule:

Booking your lessons is easy. Contact ELE USAL Alicante and arrange the times that are suitable for you. You can either schedule a regular weekly time slot, or book lessons tailored to your scheduling needs. Schedules can be flexible with enough notice, so it is very important that we are informed as soon as you are aware that you are unable to attend a lesson.

All cancellations must be made a minimum of 24 hours in advance. Cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance will be charged in full and your cancellation will count as a used lesson. Exceptional circumstances and illness will be taken into consideration.

Bank Holidays: In 2018, ELE USAL Alicante will be closed on the following Bank Holidays: March, 19 (Saint Joseph’s Day and “Fallas” in Valencia; March, 30 and April, 2 (Easter), April, 12 (Santa Faz Pilgrimage); May 1 (Labour Day), June 25 (San Juan and Hogueras Festival), August 15 (Assumption of Mary), October 9 and 12 (Valencian Community Day and Columbus Day respectively), November 1 (All Saints’ Day), and December 6 (Constitution Day).

Prices:

*Packages must be used within 16 weeks of purchase.

For more information about timetables and pricing, please contact us on +34 966 37 50 66 or by email at info@alicante-eleusal.com.

ELE USAL Alicante offers tailor-made private Spanish lessons for individuals and companies. Let us know about your learning goals and we will plan a course that suits your or your company’s specific needs. Our lessons are offered at all levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for languages (A1-A2-B1-B2-C1-C2).

Lessons can take place at our school in Alicante (Rambla Méndez Núñez, 37) or at any other location that is convenient for you. In this case, 15 euros /day will be added to the regular price as travel expenses.

Whether you need to prepare for a Spanish language official exam, reach a good level of Spanish for work, or simply would like to have a better knowledge of the Spanish language, our private lessons will focus on your needs and interests so that you can make rapid and effective progress towards your goals.

Our private lessons can be subsidized by the Tripartite Foundation (now FUNDAE) (see Course List for more information).

Schedule:

Booking your lessons is easy. Contact ELE USAL Alicante and arrange the times that are suitable for you. You can either schedule a regular weekly time slot, or book lessons tailored to your scheduling needs.

Schedules can be flexible with enough notice, so it is very important that we are informed as soon as you are aware that you are unable to attend a lesson. All cancellations must be made a minimum of 24 hours in advance. Cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance will be charged in full and your cancellation will count as a used lesson. Exceptional circumstances and illness will be taken into consideration.*Packages must be used within 16 weeks of purchase.

Bank Holidays: In 2018, ELE USAL Alicante will be closed on the following Bank Holidays: March, 19 (Saint Joseph’s Day and “Fallas” in Valencia; March, 30 and April, 2 (Easter), April, 12 (Santa Faz Pilgrimage); May 1 (Labour Day), June 25 (San Juan and Hogueras Festival), August 15 (Assumption of Mary), October 9 and 12 (Valencian Community Day and Columbus Day respectively), November 1 (All Saints’ Day), and December 6 (Constitution Day).

Prices:

For more information about timetables and pricing, please contact us on +34 966 37 50 66 or by email at info@alicante-eleusal.com.

ELE USAL Alicante offers tailor-made private Spanish group lessons for individuals and companies. Let us know about your learning goals and we will plan a course that suits your or your company’s specific needs. Our lessons are offered at all levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for languages (A1-A2-B1-B2-C1-C2).

Lessons can take place at our school in Alicante (Rambla Méndez Núñez, 37) or at any other location that is convenient for you. In this case, 15 euros /day will be added to the regular price as travel expenses.

Whether you need to prepare for a Spanish language official exam, reach a good level of Spanish for work, or simply would like to have a better knowledge of the Spanish language, our private lessons will focus on your needs and interests so that you can make rapid and effective progress towards your goals.

Our private lessons can be subsidized by the Tripartite Foundation (now FUNDAE) (see Course List for more information).

Schedule:

Booking your lessons is easy. Contact ELE USAL Alicante and arrange the times that are suitable for you. You can either schedule a regular weekly time slot, or book lessons tailored to your scheduling needs.

Schedules can be flexible with enough notice, so it is very important that we are informed as soon as you are aware that you are unable to attend a lesson. All cancellations must be made a minimum of 24 hours in advance. Cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance will be charged in full and your cancellation will count as a used lesson. Exceptional circumstances and illness will be taken into consideration.*Packages must be used within 16 weeks of purchase.

Bank Holidays: In 2018, ELE USAL Alicante will be closed on the following Bank Holidays: March, 19 (Saint Joseph’s Day and “Fallas” in Valencia; March, 30 and April, 2 (Easter), April, 12 (Santa Faz Pilgrimage); May 1 (Labour Day),June 25 (San Juan and Hogueras Festival), August 15 (Assumption of Mary), October 9 and 12 (Valencian Community Day and Columbus Day respectively), November 1 (All Saints’ Day), and December 6 (Constitution Day).

Prices:

For more information about timetables and pricing, please contact us on +34 966 37 50 66 or by email at info@alicante-eleusal.com.

This course is aimed at students who have already achieved a satisfactory level of competence to communicate effectively in their daily life, but need or wish to deepen their knowledge in this specific area of Spanish for their studies or for work.

Our Business Spanish courses are five-hour-per-week courses that can be the perfect complement to your Spanish Language and Culture intensive or superintensive courses. You can also decide to just take this course 1 hour per day (provided there is a minimum of 4 students interested in the course). In order to fully benefit from the course a B1 level in Spanish is required.

The main goal of this course is that students develop their oral and written competencies in Spanish through a variety of practical and functional content in specific situations (presentations, meetings and negotiations), all of them adapted to the different positions within the company and the sector.

Our Business Spanish courses syllabi cover, among others, the following topics:

Company

Trade

Banking

Marketing and Advertising

Import and export

Commercial correspondence

The Chambers of Commerce

The Stock market

Tourism

The job market

Taxes

The European Union.

Schedule: Monday to Friday from 13:00 to 14:00.

Prices:

Dates: The courses start every Monday during the year. One lesson at ELE USAL Alicante is 55 minutes.

Bank Holidays: In 2018, ELE USAL Alicante will be closed on the following Bank Holidays: March, 19 (Saint Joseph’s Day and “Fallas” in Valencia; March, 30 and April, 2 (Easter), April, 12 (Santa Faz Pilgrimage); May 1 (Labour Day), June 25 (San Juan and Hogueras Festival), August 15 (Assumption of Mary), October 9 and 12 (Valencian Community Day and Columbus Day respectively), November 1 (All Saints’ Day), and December 6 (Constitution Day).The classes for these days will not be made up.

For more information about timetables and pricing, please contact us on the phone (+34 966 37 50 66) or by e-mail at info@alicante-eleusal.com.

These classes are aimed at employees of foreign companies settled in Alicante who need to acquire an appropriate level of communicative competence in Spanish to carry out their work efficiently.

ELE USAL Alicante offers tailor-made private Business Spanish lessons/courses for individuals and companies. Let us know about your learning goals and we will plan a course that suits your or your company’s specific needs. Our lessons are offered at all levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for languages (A1-A2-B1-B2-C1-C2).

Lessons can take place at our school in Alicante (Rambla Méndez Núñez, 37) or at any other location that is convenient for you. In this case, 15 euros /day will be added to the regular price as travel expenses.

Whether you need to prepare for a Spanish language official exam, reach a good level of Spanish for work, or simply would like to have a better knowledge of the Spanish language, our private lessons will focus on your needs and interests so that you can make rapid and effective progress towards your goals.

Our private lessons can be subsidized by the Tripartite Foundation (now FUNDAE).

Schedule:

Contact ELE USAL Alicante and arrange the times that are best suit your company’s needs. Schedules can be flexible with enough notice, so it is very important that we are informed as soon as you are aware that you are unable to attend a lesson. All cancellations must be made a minimum of 24 hours in advance. Cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance will be charged in full and your cancellation will count as a used lesson. Exceptional circumstances and illness will be taken into consideration.

Prices:

INDIVIDUAL LESSONS

GROUP LESSONS

Bank Holidays:

In 2018, ELE USAL Alicante will be closed on the following Bank Holidays: March, 19 (Saint Joseph’s Day and “Fallas” in Valencia; March, 30 and April, 2 (Easter), April, 12 (Santa Faz Pilgrimage); May 1 (Labour Day), June 25 (San Juan and Hogueras Festival), August 15 (Assumption of Mary), October 9 and 12 (Valencian Community Day and Columbus Day respectively), November 1 (All Saints’ Day), and December 6 (Constitution Day).The classes for these days will not be made up.

These courses are aimed at foreign employees who work in any area of the tourism and hospitality sector in Alicante, and need to acquire an appropriate level of communicative competence in Spanish to carry out their work efficiently.

ELE USAL Alicante offers tailor-made private Spanish for Tourism and Hospitality lessons for individuals and companies. Let us know about your learning goals and we will plan a course that suits your or your company’s specific needs. Our lessons are offered at all levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for languages (A1-A2-B1-B2-C1-C2).

Lessons can take place at our school in Alicante (Rambla Méndez Núñez, 37) or at any other location that is convenient for you. In this case, 15 euros /day will be added to the regular price as travel expenses.

Whether you need to prepare for a Spanish language official exam, reach a good level of Spanish for work, or simply would like to have a better knowledge of the Spanish language, our private lessons will focus on your needs and interests so that you can make rapid and effective progress towards your goals.

Our private lessons can be subsidized by the Tripartite Foundation (now FUNDAE).

Schedule:

Contact ELE USAL Alicante and arrange the times that are best suit your company’s needs. Schedules can be flexible with enough notice, so it is very important that we are informed as soon as you are aware that you are unable to attend a lesson. All cancellations must be made a minimum of 24 hours in advance. Cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance will be charged in full and your cancellation will count as a used lesson. Exceptional circumstances and illness will be taken into consideration.

Prices:

INDIVIDUAL LESSONS

GROUP LESSONS

Bank Holidays:

In 2018, ELE USAL Alicante will be closed on the following Bank Holidays: March, 19 (Saint Joseph’s Day and “Fallas” in Valencia; March, 30 and April, 2 (Easter), April, 12 (Santa Faz Pilgrimage); May 1 (Labour Day), June 25 (San Juan and Hogueras Festival), August 15 (Assumption of Mary), October 9 and 12 (Valencian Community Day and Columbus Day respectively), November 1 (All Saints’ Day), and December 6 (Constitution Day).The classes for these days will not be made up.

ELE USAL Alicante offers teacher development courses for non-native Spanish teachers who wish to develop, improve and/or recycle their knowledge of Spanish and to update, master and/or consolidate their professional skills.

This course is aimed at non-native Spanish teachers who teach Spanish, or teach their subjects in Spanish, at primary and secondary schools, universities or private institutions. The course is also aimed at those students who are on the final stages of their education as Spanish teachers, provided they comply with the linguistic requirement.

To participate in the course, a level B2 of Spanish (according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) is required. The language level can be accredited with the DELE B2 diploma or through a placement test that will take place the first day of classes at ELE USAL Alicante. In both cases, participants will be interviewed by the teachers responsible for the course prior to admission.

The main objectives of this course are to:

Reflect on the role of teachers and students in the language learning process.

Offer new ideas to implement in the Spanish language classroom through workshops and hands-on activities.

Design activities for teaching Spanish by using the newest technology.

Look at Spanish popular culture (music, films, literature, festivities…) in its multiple aspects and show different ways to take it to the classroom.

Acquire advanced knowledge of colloquial Spanish to extend the variety of registers that can be introduced in the Spanish classroom.

Look at successful strategies to help learners deal with some difficult aspects of Spanish grammar.

Learn how to teach oral skills.

Deal with written skills and find different ways of incorporating them to the Spanish classroom.

Click HERE to check out the complete programme of the course.The programme might suffer slight changes depending on the needs of the participating teachers. To find out what these needs are, a survey will be sent for candidates to complete and return quite in advance.

Course dates*

The dates for the 2018 courses are as follows: *

July 2018:

July 23 - 27, 2018

July 30 – August 3, 2018

August 2018:

August 6 - 10, 2018

August 13 - 15, 2018

October 2018:

October 15 - 19, 2018

December 2018:

December 10 - 14, 2018

* ELE USAL ALICANTE also offers tailor-made courses for teachers where dates can be adapted to fit their specific needs (provided there are at least 5 participants in the group).

Schedule**Classes are scheduled to take place from Monday to Friday, and from 9:00 am to 16:30 pm. Three extracurricular activities are scheduled for Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 17:30-19:30 pm (please check the course content for each day of classes).

** ELE USAL ALICANTE may change the schedule at the request of the participating teachers when the course has been tailor-made for a specific group.

Course fees:

Before we can confirm your place, we will need to know you better. We will ask you to send us a complete CV, together with your application form, and to let us know your choice of course modality (1 or 2-week course) and planned starting date.

Then, we will contact you to make an appointment for an informal interview (20-30 minutes) in which we will determine if the course is suitable for you. The interview will be carried out over the phone, via Skype or at the school in Alicante (by appointment) in Spanish.

The maximum number of students per class will be 12, and a minimum of 5 (if this minimum is not reached 2 weeks prior to the beginning of the course, ELE USAL Alicante reserves the right to cancel the course, in which case teachers will receive a full refund of payment).

Registration

Registration is subject to confirmation about places available. All registration forms should be accompanied by a deposit of 200 euros, to deduct from the final payment of the course. No reservations will be made until the deposit is received. The final payment should be completed 15 days prior to the beginning of the course selected.

Cancellations

Cancellations must be requested in writing and addressed to info@alicante-eleusal.com.a) For cancellations 15 or more days prior to the starting date, ELE USAL Alicante will reimburse the totality of the payment for the course and accommodation, except for the accommodation fee.b) For cancellations less than 15 days prior to the starting date, ELE USAL Alicante will reimburse 50% of the payment for the course and accommodation, except for the accommodation fee.c) For cancellations less than 10 days prior to the starting date or once the course is started, no refund will be issued.d) Accommodation can also be cancelled once the course has started with a minimum of two weeks’ notice. The school will refund the amount corresponding to the time that has not been used. A 15% of the total amount will be deducted as administration fees.

ELE USAL Alicante reserves the right to terminate the service if faced with issues that could affect the proper development of the course.

Certification

ELE USAL Alicante will issue a certificate at the end of the course with the Pass /Fail grading system, provided the participant has attended at least 90% of the sessions.

Payment methods

Payment may be made in cash and credit or debit card at the school, Paypal or transfer.

Aimed at those students who want to improve their fluency in Spanish in Alicante, our Conversation courses are mainly practical and they are offered at all levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for languages (A1-A2-B1-B2-C1-C2).

The main goal of this intensive course (1 hour / day) is that students develop their oral competencies in Spanish through practical and functional content and social and cultural references to the Spanish-speaking world.

By the end of this course students will be able to express their ideas and opinions clearly and to understand the language in different formal and colloquial communicative situations.

Schedule: Monday to Friday from 13:00 to 14:00 or from 14:00 to 15:00.

You will be asked to complete the oral part of the online placement test on the first day of classes so that we can determine your level of Spanish more precisely.

Prices:

Dates:The courses start every Monday during the year. One lesson at ELE USAL Alicante is 55 minutes.

Bank Holidays: In 2018, ELE USAL Alicante will be closed on the following Bank Holidays: March, 19 (Saint Joseph’s Day and “Fallas” in Valencia; March, 30 and April, 2 (Easter), April, 12 (Santa Faz Pilgrimage); May 1 (Labour Day), June 25 (San Juan and Hogueras Festival), August 15 (Assumption of Mary), October 9 and 12 (Valencian Community Day and Columbus Day respectively), November 1 (All Saints’ Day), and December 6 (Constitution Day).The classes for these days will not be made up.

For more information about timetables and pricing, please contact us on +34 966 37 50 66 or by email at info@alicante-eleusal.com.

Aimed at those students who want to improve their fluency in Spanish in Alicante, our Conversation courses are mainly practical and they are offered at all levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for languages (A1-A2-B1-B2-C1-C2).

The perfect option if you are a resident and want to complement your Spanish Language and Culture extensive course with a conversation course that suits your needs.

The main goal of this extensive course (2 hours / week) is that students develop their oral competencies in Spanish through practical and functional content and social and cultural references to the Spanish-speaking world. By the end of this course students will be able to express their ideas and opinions clearly and to understand the language in different formal and colloquial communicative situations.

You will be asked to complete the oral part of the online placement test on the first day of classes so that we can determine your level of Spanish more precisely.

Schedule: Our extensive courses have a duration of EIGHT weeks and TWO lessons of 1 hour per week. One lesson at ELE USAL Alicante is 55 minutes.

Although you can start an extensive course anytime (provided there are places available), the best way to make the most of it is to attend the total number of hours (16 hours).

Bank Holidays: In 2018, ELE USAL Alicante will be closed on the following Bank Holidays: March, 19 (Saint Joseph’s Day and “Fallas” in Valencia; March, 30 and April, 2 (Easter), April, 12 (Santa Faz Pilgrimage); May 1 (Labour Day), June 25 (San Juan and Hogueras Festival), August 15 (Assumption of Mary), October 9 and 12 (Valencian Community Day and Columbus Day respectively), November 1 (All Saints’ Day), and December 6 (Constitution Day).The classes for these days will not be made up.

For more information about timetables and pricing, please contact us on +34 966 37 50 66 or by email at info@alicante-eleusal.com.

Aimed at those students who want to improve their fluency in Spanish in Alicante, our Conversation courses are mainly practical and they are offered at all levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for languages (A1-A2-B1-B2-C1-C2).

The main goal of this intensive course (1 hour / day) is that students develop their oral competencies in Spanish through practical and functional content and social and cultural references to the Spanish-speaking world.

By the end of this course students will be able to express their ideas and opinions clearly and to understand the language in different formal and colloquial communicative situations.

Schedule: Monday to Friday from 13:00 to 14:00 or from 14:00 to 15:00.

You will be asked to complete the oral part of the online placement test on the first day of classes so that we can determine your level of Spanish more precisely.

Dates: Conversation courses start every Monday during the year. One lesson at ELE USAL Alicante is 55 minutes.

Bank Holidays: In 2018, ELE USAL Alicante will be closed on the following Bank Holidays: March, 19 (Saint Joseph’s Day and “Fallas” in Valencia; March, 30 and April, 2 (Easter), April, 12 (Santa Faz Pilgrimage); May 1 (Labour Day), June 25 (San Juan and Hogueras Festival), August 15 (Assumption of Mary), October 9 and 12 (Valencian Community Day and Columbus Day respectively), November 1 (All Saints’ Day), and December 6 (Constitution Day).The classes for these days will not be made up.

For more information about timetables and pricing, please contact us on +34 966 37 50 66 or by email at info@alicante-eleusal.com.

At ELE USAL Alicante we offer “All inclusive” Spanish courses so you don’t have to worry about anything. We will plan it all for you to enjoy your stay with us and to have the best possible language learning experience.

The main goal of our intensive Spanish Language and Culture courses is to improve the students’ linguistic competence within an immersion cultural environment and through a communicative methodology in the classroom.

Our courses are offered at all levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for languages (A1-A2-B1-B2-C1-C2) and they include meaningful practice in grammar, vocabulary, oral and written expression, all of it by using real situations and texts.

Schedule: Monday to Friday from 9:00 am a 12:30 pm (with a 30-minute break).You will be asked to complete the oral part of the online placement test on the first day of classes so that we can determine your level of Spanish more precisely.

Dates: The courses start every Monday during the year. One lesson at ELE USAL Alicante is 55 minutes.

Bank Holidays: In 2018, ELE USAL Alicante will be closed on the following Bank Holidays: March, 19 (Saint Joseph’s Day and “Fallas” in Valencia; March, 30 and April, 2 (Easter), April, 12 (Santa Faz Pilgrimage); May 1 (Labour Day), June 25 (San Juan and Hogueras Festival), August 15 (Assumption of Mary), October 9 and 12 (Valencian Community Day and Columbus Day respectively), November 1 (All Saints’ Day), and December 6 (Constitution Day).The classes for these days will not be made up.

You are free to design your own tailor-made experience. Here are some ideas that we have designed for you.

At ELE USAL Alicante we offer “All inclusive” Spanish courses so you don’t have to worry about anything. We will plan it all for you to enjoy your stay with us and to have the best possible language learning experience.

The main goal of our superintensive Spanish Language and Culture courses is to improve the students’ linguistic competence within an immersion cultural environment and through a communicative methodology in the classroom.

Our courses are offered at all levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for languages (A1-A2-B1-B2-C1-C2) and they include meaningful practice in grammar, vocabulary, oral and written expression, all of it by using real situations and texts.

Schedule: Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 12:30pm (with a 30-minute break) and from 13:00 to 14:00.You will be asked to complete the oral part of the online placement test on the first day of classes so that we can determine your level of Spanish more precisely.

Dates: The courses start every Monday during the year. One lesson at ELE USAL Alicante is 55 minutes.

Bank Holidays:In 2018, ELE USAL Alicante will be closed on the following Bank Holidays: March, 19 (Saint Joseph’s Day and “Fallas” in Valencia; March, 30 and April, 2 (Easter), April, 12 (Santa Faz Pilgrimage); May 1 (Labour Day), June 25 (San Juan and Hogueras Festival), August 15 (Assumption of Mary), October 9 and 12 (Valencian Community Day and Columbus Day respectively), November 1 (All Saints’ Day), and December 6 (Constitution Day).The classes for these days will not be made up.

You are free to design your own tailor-made experience. Here are some ideas that we have designed for you.

The Diploma of Spanish as a Foreign Language (DELE) is an official title that certifies the degree of competence of the Spanish language, and it is granted by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport of Spain.

The DELE exams are designed according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) guidelines, which guarantees the provision of objective standardised criteria to measure the language level to be reached in each stage of the learning process, and promotes the mutual recognition of qualifications gained in different learning contexts.

The Instituto Cervantes organizes examination sessions and, with the Universidad de Salamanca in Spain, designs the exams, and is responsible for corrections and the final evaluation of all exams.

At ELE USAL Alicante we offer DELE preparation courses especially designed for you to obtain the best results in the exam. You can select a 10 or 20-hour course (one or two weeks of classes respectively) to be taken on the weeks prior to the official exam (see dates below).

There are eight DELE exams available at the Instituto Cervantes: General, levels A1 to C2, and DELE for Young Learners, levels A1 and A2/B1.

Dates and prices:

Schedule:

The DELE preparation courses are Monday to Friday, from 16:00 to 18:00. If you this schedule is not convenient for you, please contact us and we will do our best to arrange alternative dates and times for you.

This course is aimed at those people who wish to pass the CCSE test (Test on Constitutional and Sociocultural knowledge of Spain). A requirement for those seeking Spanish citizenship, the CCSE is designed by the Instituto Cervantes and it assesses, by means of different tasks, your knowledge of the Spanish Constitution and the socio-cultural reality of Spain.

The CCSE tests are scheduled to take place once a month, on the last Thursday of the month (except for August, November and December, 2018), in two turns, at 18.00 h and 20.00h, though candidates must be at the examination centre at least 30 minutes before the start time. For the January, February and March sessions, and extra exam has been scheduled to be held at 16:30.

ELE USAL Alicante offers a 5-hour preparation course that will help the candidates to become familiar with the test structure and the evaluation system, as well as with the different tasks to be completed in the actual test. Moreover, we will discuss all topics that appear in the test and do simulation exercises and practice exams.

Dates and times: our preparation courses are Saturdays from 9:00 to 14:00 (with a 15-minute break)

January 20, 2018 (Exam date: January 25, 2018)

February 17, 2018 (Exam date: February 22, 2018)

March 17, 2018 (Exam date: March 22, 2018)

April 21, 2018 (Exam date: April 26, 2018)

May 26, 2018 (Exam date: May 31, 2018).

June 23, 2018 (Exam date: Jun 28, 2018)

July 21, 2018 (Exam date: July 26, 2018)

September 22, 2018 (Exam date: September 27, 2018)

October 20, 2018 (Exam date: October 25, 2018)

Duration of the course: 1 day (5 hours).

Price: 60 eurosThe price includes all materials and a certificate of attendance.

If you have questions or need help to register for the test, please contact us on +34 966 37 50 66 or by email at info@alicante-eleusal.com.

The Diploma of Spanish as a Foreign Language (DELE) is an official title that certifies the degree of competence of the Spanish language, granted by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport of Spain.

The DELE exams are designed according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) guidelines. This guarantees the provision of objective standardised criteria to measure the language level to be reached in each stage of the learning process, and promotes the mutual recognition of qualifications gained in different learning contexts.

The Instituto Cervantes organizes the examination sessions and, together with the Universidad de Salamanca in Spain, designs the exams and is responsible for corrections and the final evaluation of all exams.

ELE USAL Alicante will be examination centre starting in January 2018.

There are eight DELE exams available at the Instituto Cervantes: General, levels A1 to C2, and DELE for Young Learners/Schools, levels A1 and A2/B1.

The CCSE test (Test on Constitutional and Sociocultural knowledge of Spain) is a requirement for those seeking Spanish citizenship. It is designed by the Instituto Cervantes and assesses, by means of different tasks, the knowledge of the Spanish Constitution and the socio-cultural reality of Spain.

The CCSE tests are scheduled to take place once a month, on the last Thursday of the month (except for August, November and December), in two turns, at 18.00 h and 20.00h, though candidates must be at the examination centre at least 30 minutes before the start time. For the January, February and March sessions, and extra exam has been scheduled to be held at 16:30. For more information about the test click HERE.

CCSE test dates at ELE USAL Alicante

If you have further questions or would like to register for the test, please contact us on +34 966 37 50 66 or by email at info@alicante-eleusal.com.

SIELE is the International Service for Spanish Language Assessment, the new certification promoted by the Cervantes Institute, the National Autonomous University of Mexico, the University of Salamanca and the University of Buenos Aires in line with the levels established by the Common European Framework of Reference for languages.

SIELE certifies the degree of proficiency for the Spanish language with four tests:

It is administered electronically and it is ideal for people who need to quickly obtain a certification of their Spanish language proficiency level.You will obtain your results no more than three weeks after taking the test. You can also decide to be tested on all four of them or on any combination that meets your specific needs.

Dates:

There are not predetermined dates to register or to take SIELE. You just need to choose a date, check the examination centres that offer the exam on that date and register to take the exam.

If you have questions or need help to register for the test, please contact us on +34 966 37 50 66 or by email at info@alicante-eleusal.com.

BULATS (Business Language Testing Service) international standardised tests are offered in English, French, German and Spanish in line with the guidelines of the Common European Framework of Reference for languages. BULATS tests are a fast, flexible and affordable way to get accurate certification of language skills for business, industry and commerce.

The tests are taken online and are administered through a network of BULATS agents. ELE USAL Alicante is an authorised BULATS agent where you can take the test. The University of Salamanca will then issue a certificate assessing your proficiency level of English or Spanish in seven to ten days.

BULATS is available for four language skills:

1. Reading and listening2. Writing3. Speaking

You can decide to be tested on all four of them or on any combination that meets your specific needs.

Price:

4 language skills: 140 euros. 1 language skill: 90 euros.

If you have questions or need help to register for the test, please contact us on +34 966 37 50 66 or by email at info@alicante-eleusal.com.

We welcome our new students every Monday and help them get around the city centre. Our guided tours start at ELE USAL Alicante (Rambla Méndez Núñez, 37) and take you through the beautiful streets of the Old Town, the City Hall, the famous “Explanada de España” (Esplanade), the Co-Cathedral of Saint Nicholas and Saint Mary’s Church, the Central Market, and the commercial and leisure area.

Originally built in the late 9th century, Santa Bárbara Castle is one of Spain’s largest mediaeval fortresses. Located 166 meters (544 ft.) above sea level, Santa Bárbara Castle offers amazing panoramic views of Alicante and Postiguet Beach. The castle is home to the Alicante City Museum, a must-see to learn about the past of this millenary city.

3. GUIDED VISIT TO THE ARCHAEOLOGY MUSEUM OF ALICANTE (MARQ) AND THE MUSEO DE HOGUERAS (every other Wednesday)

Awarded Best European Museum of 2004, a visit to the MARQ will help you better understand the history of Alicante and the civilizations that once inhabited this land.

The Fogueres Festival Museum offers a real walk through the most international festival in Alicante, the “Fogueres de San Juan”, celebrated in late June. The Fogueres are big monuments made of cardboard and wood placed all over the city for a week, until they are finally burnt down on June 24th each year. If you are not going to be in Alicante on that day, a visit to this museum will give you a taste of this spectacular festival.

A tour that will show you Alicante’s window to the Mediterranean Sea. On the Esplanade, you will find some of the most emblematic buildings in the city, the Carbonell House and the Real Casino, and the Auditorio de La Concha, which hosts several concerts and performances with free admission over the summer. At the Marina, you can visit a replica of one of the ships that took Columbus to America. Postiguet Beach is one of the best beaches in the Mediterranean.

Paella is an internationally-known rice dish from Spain. It originated in the fields of Valencia, but today it is made in every region of the country. There are as many versions of paella as there are cooks. It may contain chicken, pork, shellfish, fish, eel, squid, beans, peas, artichokes or peppers.

We will show you how to cook paella step by step and will taste it together afterwards. Don’t forget to take notes to impress your family and friends back home.

Alicante is a land of vineyards and excellent wines. We will visit a beautiful winery in one of the best wine-producing areas of the Alicante region and take a tour of the cellars and holding tanks. We will learn about the wine making process before a tasting of different wines produced at the winery accompanied by delicious tapas.

Price: 55 € / person.

2. ARTISAN SWEETS TOUR

The Spanish turrón (made of almonds and honey) is an internationally-known sweet from the Alicante area. Most of it is produced in Xixona, a small village located 15 km from Alicante. We will visit a small family run factory in Xixona and will taste the different varieties.

In the afternoon, we will travel to Villajoyosa, a charming and historic town that stretches the length of a lovely wide and sandy beach. It is famous for its pretty coloured fishing houses running along the seafront, and as a centre for the production of chocolate. In Villajoyosa, we will visit a small family-run chocolate factory, and will take a walk around this historic village.

Price: 50 € / person.

3. OLIVE OIL TOUR

High-quality olive oil has been produced in the Alicante region for centuries. We will visit a family-run “almazara” (the Spanish word for mill) and will learn about the cultivation of olives and the process of making olive oil, also known as “liquid gold”. At the end of our tour we will taste different varieties of olive oil.

Price: 55 € / person.

4. SNORKELLING ON TABARCA ISLAND

Tabarca is a small island not far from Alicante. Once a shelter to pirates and a defence fortress, today its population is under 100 people. In 1986, the island and its surrounding waters were declared a protected marina and bird reserve, and this is what attracts scuba divers and snorkelers who swim amongst the vast numbers of fish and marine life that surround this little island.

We will explore the island and enjoy the snorkelling to discover the beauty of the island’s marine life.

Price: 70 € / person.

5. CANELOBRE CAVES TOUR

One of the most spectacular caves in Europe, the Canelobre Caves are located in the village of Busot, 700 metres above sea level and on the lower slopes of Cabeçó d’Or mountain. For thousands of years, water has been creating amazing sculptures that we will discover in our tour.

Precio: 50 € / persona.

6. SERRA GELADA SAILBOAT TOUR

Serra Gelada is located between Benidorm and Altea. We will sail along the cliffs and coves of this nature reserve which once were shelter to pirates. If we are lucky, we’ll enjoy the company of dolphins.

Price: 85 € / person.

For bookings and/or inquiries about timetables and pricing, please contact us on +34 966 37 50 66 or by email at info@alicante-eleusal.com.

These courses are intended for employees of Spanish companies who would like to learn the language from scratch or improve their level of Spanish.

Your employees can take an intensive (15 hours/week), superintensive (20 hours/week) or extensive (4 hours/week) Spanish course at any level of the Common European Framework of Reference (A1 to C2) and be subsidized by the Tripartite Foundation.

Once the course has been completed, the expenses incurred for the course (both direct and indirect) are deducted from the amounts that the company pays to the Social Security by filling out of the corresponding contribution documents (TC1 and TC2). Therefore, the training is fully subsidized with zero cost.

How it works:
1. Choose a course and select the duration.
2. Fill out and sign the agreement document and provide the student’s personal information.
3. Email these documents to us.
4. We will then send you a quote and the documents to be filled out in case you agree.
5. The student completes the course.
6.- Upon completion of the course, we will send you the documentation required to be subsidized.

For more information please contact us on the phone (+34 966 37 50 66) or by e-mail at info@alicante-eleusal.com.